Assistant Project Manager

F.H. Paschen; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

A construction company in Michigan is seeking an Assistant Manager to manage projects, prepare budgets, and oversee subcontractor proposals. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering with 2-3 years of experience. The role involves communicating project progress, managing costs, and ensuring safety standards. This position offers various benefits, including health insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years general construction experience required.
• Knowledge of construction, quantity take-offs and estimating required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and scopes as assigned by manager.
• Work with owner’s representative to communicate progress of project.
• Prepare preliminary estimates / budgets.
• Select subcontractors to solicit bids.
• Collaborate, prepare and update CPM project schedule.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project Management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

B.S Construction Management / Engineering

Job description

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offerMORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate withMORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provideMORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver withMORE Paschen.

Position Overview

This is an assistant managerial position that reports to the Project Manager and/or Sr. Project Manager for the Department.

Assigned Responsibilities

• Manage projects and scopes as assigned by manager.
• Work with owner’s representative to communicate progress of project.
• Prepare preliminary estimates / budgets.
• Select subcontractors to solicit bids.
• Review subcontractor proposals.
• Prepare, review for approval, and submit contract changes/proposal to owner.
• Negotiate contract changes/proposals with owners.
• Solicit and process submittals and shop drawings.
• Collaborate, prepare and update CPM project schedule.
• Preparation and updating of job cost budget.
• Monitor construction progress with Superintendent.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Investigate adverse situations and report to PM and/or Sr. PM.
• Represent company in project meetings, when required.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining project costs.
• Active participation in safety.
• Manage the collection and submission of project close out documentation
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S Construction Management / Engineering
• 2-3 years general construction experience required.
• Knowledge of construction, quantity take-offs and estimating required.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Project Management, scheduling, good communication and organizational skills are necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.